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Friday, December 19

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Gov. Ferguson asks for $244M in housing money, plans ‘Department of Housing’
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson on Thursday unveiled plans to create a state Department of Housing while spending $244 million on housing, part of his proposed 2026 supplemental budget. A chunk of the investment will support repairing flood-damaged homes, he said. The Legislature will consider Ferguson’s proposal when it convenes for a short session next month. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Karen Ducey)

Washington AG rebukes federal strategy to ban gender care for minors
Pediatricians and legal experts in the state expressed outrage Thursday at a new federal effort to effectively ban gender-affirming care for minors nationwide, reminding Washingtonians that these medical services remain protected here. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services early in the day revealed proposed rules that would bar hospitals and other medical providers from receiving Medicare or Medicaid funds for any services if they also offer gender-affirming care to youth. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Alex Brandon / AP)

As feds further restrict gender affirming care for minors, trans kids already cannot get the medical care in Spokane
Even before Thursday’s announcement of a federal rule stripping funding from hospitals that provide gender-affirming care for minors, that care had stopped for transgender children in Spokane. Many transgender individuals undergo gender-affirming care, which can change physical attributes of the body to align with that of the other sex from the one assigned at birth. The major hospital systems in Spokane do not provide gender-affirming care to minors. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Manaure Quintero/Bloomberg)

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Axios
Trump pauses green card lottery program after Brown University, MIT shootings

Capital Press
U.S. House sends wolf delisting bill to Senate
U.S. to export more apples, pears as global production drops
Washington senator seeks to bring wolf suits closer to wolves
Newhouse says leaving Congress wasn’t an overnight decision

Everett Herald
Everett puts $940K toward Garfield Park upgrades
Frontier Airlines to end Paine Field service in January
LifeWise sues Everett district, alleging First Amendment violations

News Tribune
Impacted by flooding in Washington? Check out these state, federal resources
I-5 delays expected as crews fix damaged power lines near Thurston-Pierce line
WA governor proposes ‘record’ affordable-housing investment, new department (Alvarado)

New York Times
Why the New Cannabis Classification Matters
Opinion: Mitt Romney: Tax the Rich, Like Me

Peninsula Daily News
Wastewater bypass prompted no-contact advisory

Puget Sound Business Journal
Sound Transit hits impasse in $184M I-90 light rail dispute talks

Seattle Times
WA Gov. Ferguson proposes $1 billion to buy three new ferries
Opinion: Mass timber makes healthier schools, healthier forests in WA
Washington AG rebukes federal strategy to ban gender care for minors
Editorial: 9th grade is a bellwether; hold onto fixes that help freshmen succeed
Gov. Ferguson asks for $244M in housing money, plans ‘Department of Housing’ (Alvarado)

Spokesman Review
Gov. Ferguson unveils $244M affordable housing plan (Alvarado)
Opinion: Pharmacy benefit managers overdue for reform as health care affordability worsens
Spokane County saves money, staff and bolsters services in new jail medical provider agreement
As feds ban gender affirming care for minors, trans kids already cannot get the medical care in Spokane

Washington Post
A new round of confusing economic data is muddying the picture
Opinion: Maria Cantwell blitzes college football’s nonprofit status
Tech moguls close to Trump see the midterms as a path to long-term power
How brokers gamed the ACA marketplace, roiling subsidy debate in Congress

WA State Standard
Ferguson proposes $244M boost for housing programs (Alvarado)
Feds order WA power plant to keep burning coal, setting up clash with state
Trump health agency proposes rules to limit gender-affirming care for youth
Trump signs order to loosen federal restrictions on marijuana, but it’s still illegal
After days of flood and slide threats, a small WA town begins to breathe a sigh of relief

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Gov. Bob Ferguson reveals $244 million housing plan (Alvarado)
Flooding leaves Auburn residents, businesses struggling to recover
Starbucks workers protest at Seattle headquarters as strike expands
Teens suspected of bringing handguns to school in White Center on home detention

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
What led to the failure of the Pacific levee
WSDOT issues updates on highway closures, repairs across WA
Bridge strikes, project delays mark tough year for Washington transportation
Flood relief included in Ferguson’s proposal for ‘record investment’ in housing
Seattle Mayor-elect Katie Wilson names leaders for Human Services, Education, and Transportation
These are Americans’ biggest priorities for the government in 2026, according to a new AP-NORC poll

KUOW Public Radio
Can taxing millionaires fix WA’s broken budget? (Pedersen)
As floodwaters recede, King County farmers face daunting cleanup
‘Depressed, stressed, and under the weather.’ Washington families take refuge at emergency flood shelters

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Cascadia Daily News
Mount Baker Highway to remain closed east of Glacier
Flood’s impact on salmon will be felt for years, warns WDFW
Some farms in Whatcom, Skagit see ‘immense’ damage after floods
Whatcom flood recovery group asks school districts to mobilize student volunteers

MyNorthwest
Flood relief included in Ferguson’s proposal for ‘record investment’ in housing

The Stranger
Seattle Children’s Hospital Nurses on the Verge of First-Ever Strike
Slog AM: Ferguson Has a Ferry Plan, Brown Shooting Suspect Found Dead, Don’t Go to the Patrick Mahomes Steak House

The Urbanist
Housing Nonprofits Grapple with Fiscal Crisis and Federal Threats (Street)
Urbanist Podcast: A Light Rail Opening and Police Accountability Door Closing

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Pre-winter-break Friday info
New interim SDOT director announced by Mayor-elect Wilson, plus decision to keep two other department heads

Thursday, December 18

Governor does ‘sobering’ tour of Sumas, Everson and Nooksack in damage review
Gov. Bob Ferguson met Whatcom County leaders on Wednesday, Dec. 17, and toured parts of Sumas, Everson and Nooksack, devastated by recent flooding. “It’s pretty sobering to see the impacts in that community,” he said, noting other areas in the state, such as Yakima, Lewis County and Stehekin, have also been severely impacted by the recent weather. Continue reading at Cascadia Daily News. (Santiago Ochoa)

WA carbon market revenue hits $4.3B as prices reach record
Prices in Washington’s carbon market have continued to trend upward as the price of emission allowances reached an all-time high this month. The state held four auctions between September and December and raised just over $1.1 billion by selling over 16 million carbon emission allowances. One allowance represents 1 metric ton of emissions. The two most recent quarterly auctions also exceeded a “trigger” price, and a special additional auction was held in November, with another announced for February. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Nick Wagner)

Washington’s biggest polluter ordered to keep burning coal by Trump administration
Two weeks before Washington state’s biggest source of climate pollution was required to end its five decades of burning coal, the Trump administration has given it a new lease on life. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued an emergency order on Tuesday to force the TransAlta power plant in Centralia, required by state law to stop burning coal Dec. 31, to keep operating for another 90 days. Continue reading at KUOW. (Jeremy Long/WITF)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Grays Harbor County engaging in flooding recovery efforts
Fire District #1 invests in improving patient care in Oakville
Draft Recompete Project Report indicates disconnects between employers, workers

Axios
Canadian tourist drop squeezes Washington
House passes GOP health bill without subsidies
Trump’s Christmas message: Things are better than you think

Bellingham Herald
Thousands without power in Whatcom County after overnight windstorm
Storms throw a monkey wrench into Bellingham, Whatcom County commutes
In Whatcom County, Gov. Ferguson talks flood damage, recovery with local leaders (Timmons)

Capital Press
Dam stakeholders argue against proposed fish measures
Once depleted, Yakima basin reservoirs hold more water than normal

Everett Herald
Edmonds approves modified mid-biennial budget
Health department issues safety guidance for flood clean-up
Comment: Trump, GOP still aren’t getting it on affordability
Comment: The exclusion behind National Park System’s new fees
Flood clean-up: County launches damage survey, issues safety guidance
The Transportation Committee Chairman says new jobs could be created fixing roads and bridges (Liias, Scott)

News Tribune
East Pierce towns grapple with damage after historic flooding
Trump’s bold new tax promise has families asking one big question
WA flooding isn’t over, governor warns. ’We are in for the long haul.’
State Route 410 is badly damaged with limited access. When will it reopen?
Were red flags ignored in attack at Pierce County-based facility for sex offenders?
New emergency facility and med center tower expand services for VMFH patients
Sen. Dhingra: Washington voters sent a clear message: They want Democrats to lead

New York Times
Trump Announces ‘Warrior Dividend’ For Troops
U.S. Is Seeking Exemption From a European Climate Law, Officials Say

Northwest Asian Weekly
Jen Chan to focus on trust, emotional intelligence as Seattle city operations director

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle commission eyes bid to host major NFL event
NBA to decide on expansion in 2026, ‘looking at Seattle’
Employers should brace for workplace rule changes in 2026
The SBA has launched a new loan option. Here’s who can apply.
A new emphasis is expected for company benefits programs in 2026

Seattle Times
WA carbon market revenue hits $4.3B as prices reach record
Trump targets premier U.S. weather and climate research center
Opinion: WA should offer people with disabilities dignity, choice
House passes bill to ban gender transition treatments for minors
Washington flooding resources: What to do before and after it occurs
Trump administration aims to strip more foreign-born Americans of citizenship
Power outages hit WA as flood watch, winter weather advisory, high wind warning continue

Spokesman Review
Opinion: State must not short-change funding for long-term care centers
Trump Administration orders last coal power plant in WA to remain open
Speeders in Spokane Valley school zones about to be caught and ticketed by cameras
Medical Lake School District earns $3.5 million federal grant for more school psychologists
Thousands still without power after record-breaking windstorm moves through Spokane region

Tri-City Herald
DOE orders WA coal plant to continue operating despite state ban
Windstorm knocks out power, downs trees in Tri-Cities. Landslide reported

Washington Post
Inflation cooled unexpectedly in November
In a fast-paced speech, Trump casts blame for economic fears
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s sweeping anti-trans care bill passes House

WA State Standard
Measles cases rise amid holiday travel
Immigration arrests in WA surged in recent months
Respect states’ rights, new bipartisan group of legislative leaders tells feds
Trump administration policy blocked that limited congressional visits to ICE facilities

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Blustery weather eases in western Washington
Evacuation orders partially lifted in Pacific after levee failure
Burlington residents blame garbage-clogged slough for worsening flood damage
Power restoration could take multiple days in some areas in western Washington
Everett man sentenced to five years for pipe-bombing attack on Black couple’s car

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Parts of Snohomish County could be without power for days
Kent neighborhood could face millions in damages after Green River levee failure

KUOW Public Radio
Hundreds evacuate in south King County as flood barrier fails
Northwest just finished warmest fall on record, scientists report
Maneuver to shore up WA’s transportation budget could be reversed
Washington’s biggest polluter ordered to keep burning coal by Trump administration
‘It felt like a movie.’ Whatcom County couple watched as their house was swept down the river
Live updates: More than 100,000 still without power in Western Washington amid severe weather

KXLY (ABC)
Massive windstorm leaves thousands without power, damages homes across Spokane County

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Cascadia Daily News
Trans athlete restrictions proposed again to high school sports rulemaking body
Governor does ‘sobering’ tour of Sumas, Everson and Nooksack in damage review (Rules, Timmons)

MyNorthwest
Nearly 60,000 remain without power across western WA
Pacific levee breach: Evacuees likely can’t return until weekend

The Urbanist
Katie Wilson Taps Angela Brady as Interim SDOT Director
Op-Ed: Defer Seattle’s Second Downtown Rail Tunnel to Save ST3

West Seattle Blog
TRAFFIC CAMS, WEATHER, TRANSIT: Thursday notes
New interim SDOT director announced by Mayor-elect Wilson, plus decision to keep two other department heads

Wednesday, December 17

Ferguson will tap emergency funding to aid WA residents hit by flooding
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson said Tuesday that the state will look to spend $3.5 million on immediate assistance to those affected by the historic flooding of the past week. The money is intended as a bridge to help Washingtonians before the state can access federal disaster aid, which could take months. It’ll help pay for things like hotel stays for evacuees, groceries and other short-term needs. It’s unclear how quickly the state dollars will get out the door. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images))

Hundreds of thousands without power across the state
Power is out for customers across the region as damaging winds blew throughout Western Washington. As of 8:40 a.m., approximately 309,214 customers were without power across the state, with the majority in Pierce, Snohomish, Clark, Thurston, Island, Spokane, Grays Harbor and King counties. Continue reading at KIRO 7. (KIRO 7)

Exclusive: WA Congressional delegation flags declining Tacoma detention center conditions in letter to ICE
Conditions have deteriorated for detainees at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma, warn several Washington Congress members, as Immigration and Customs Enforcement detains more immigrants at the facility. A letter sent Tuesday from Democratic U.S. Senator Patty Murray’s office to Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons lays out mounting concerns about access to legal counsel and medical care, and raises questions about whether staffing at the detention center is adequate. Continue reading at KUOW. (AP)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Montesano High School implements modified lockdown due to threat

Axios
Young kids make up less of the Seattle area population
Trump expands travel ban to Syrians, Palestinians and others
CDC drops hepatitis B shot recommendation for some infants
Republican who voted to impeach Trump retiring from Congress
“It’s idiotic”: House moderates fume at Johnson over inaction on ACA

Bainbridge Island Review
988 services still in high demand despite cuts to LGBTQIA+ services

Bellingham Herald
Residents turn up the heat in bid for fix at dangerous Deming intersection
River monitors say Nooksack expected to reach minor flood stage again this week

Columbian
‘It’s going to be difficult’: Clark County’s legislative delegation braces for tough session (Cortes, Stonier, Wylie)

High Country News
Washington approves over 99% of archaeological permits, records show

Islands’ Weekly
Council adopts legislative priorities for 2026: Infrastructure, transportation and affordable housing

Kent Reporter
Pacific residents evacuate amid White River levee failure

Kitsap Sun
Leadership Kitsap group spurs ‘rest park’ site in North Kitsap
USS Nimitz returning to Bremerton from final global deployment
Culvert work to close, detour traffic in Gorst, Port Orchard in 2026

Olympian
WA flooding isn’t over, governor warns. ’We are in for the long haul.’

Port Townsend Leader
Council defies packed chamber, approves comp plan 6-1

Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
New state Supreme Court justice lives a busy life on Vashon

Washington Post
Moderate Republicans join House Democrats to force vote on ACA subsidies
Hundreds of thousands are without power as damaging winds hit Northwest
Trump officials say they will dismantle ‘global mothership’ of climate and weather forecasting

WA State Standard
Northwest just finished warmest fall on record, scientists report
No US House vote to extend health care subsidies, Speaker Johnson says
Ferguson will tap emergency funding to aid WA residents hit by flooding
Highway 2 closure across WA’s Cascade mountains expected to last months
US Fish and Wildlife Service sees nearly 20% drop in staff since Trump took office
Moderate US House Republicans join Dems to force vote on extension of health care subsidies

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Landslide reported in town of Concrete
Blizzard Warning issued for Olympics, Cascades
Check school closings, delays, and early releases in Washington
Live updates: Highway 101 near Hoodsport remains closed after landslide
Over 245,000 without power as high winds sweep through western Washington
Washington Task Force 1 deployed to Skagit County to conduct search and rescue missions
Live updates: US 12 closes due to high winds, fallen trees; hundreds of thousands without power in Washington

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
Over 381k without power across the state
These are the levees that King County is worried about
Washington sues USDOT, saying EV charging money is being illegally withheld
Amazon lays off more Seattle, Bellevue employees amid corporate restructuring
Ferguson calls flooding ‘major event,’ rescues top 629 statewide, US 2 to be closed for months
‘Working around the clock’: King County directs $1.5 million to flood relief, seeks federal support

KNKX Public Radio
Tacoma City Council limits eviction protections for tenants
WA flooding among the ‘most devastating’ natural disasters in state history

KUOW Public Radio
Flooding is a familiar foe on the Lummi Reservation
WA labor department investigates claims farmworkers were working through floods
Live updates: ‘Most devastating’ natural disaster ‘in our state’s history,’ Gov. Ferguson says
Exclusive: WA Congressional delegation flags declining Tacoma detention center conditions in letter to ICE

KXLY (ABC)
Metaline Falls port of entry on Highway 31 closed due to downed trees, power lines

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Cascadia Daily News
What we know so far about flooding damage in Whatcom, Skagit
Whiplashed and bracing, Concrete residents sense stagnated recovery
Power outages leave thousands in the dark; schools in Skagit impacted
Birch Bay incorporation feasibility study says city living could cost residents more

InvestigateWest
Budget cuts threaten Oregon program for helping people get jobs after prison
Despite laws against it, some cosmetic surgeons are still banning negative reviews

MyNorthwest
King County allocates $1.5M for flood relief efforts
Pacific levee breach forces evacuations, orders still active
Highway 410 in Enumclaw reopens after significant road damage
Emergency order issued for Washington policyholders amid severe flooding
More than 350,000 people without power across WA as wind advisory in effect
Western WA windstorm: ‘Wall of wind’ threatens Whidbey Island, Snohomish County

The Urbanist
Seattle OKs New Growth Plan, but Biggest Zoning Battles Lie Ahead
Pierce County Boosts Affordable Housing Creation, Leveraging New Maureen Howard Fund

Washington Observer
New shadow money from the right
Digging into the underground economy
Washington still can’t figure out how much weed we’re growing

Tuesday, December 16

First death confirmed in Washington’s historic flooding
The Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the first flood-related death in Washington after an atmospheric river brought record-breaking flooding to our area. According to the sheriff’s office, a 33-year-old man drove past road closed signs and ended up in a ditch, about six feet underwater. Continue reading at KIRO 7. (KIRO 7)

WA agency investigating police deadly force expanding to Pierce County
The nascent Washington agency tasked with investigating incidents when police kill people will grow its footprint to cover Pierce County, starting in May. After that, the Office of Independent Investigations aims to expand into central Washington. The increased push for police accountability in cases where officers use deadly force, especially against Black people, drove the creation of the new state office. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Jeremy Hogan/The Bloomingtonian/Getty Images)

About 200,000 drug convictions in Washington still eligible to be cleared
Hundreds of thousands of drug convictions became eligible to be cleared after Washington state’s criminal drug law was struck down in 2021 — but fewer than half have been vacated, and the state money that helps people navigate the process is running low. Why it matters: Because vacating a conviction isn’t automatic, people often need legal help and education to make it happen — and Washington’s budget-strapped state government has been cutting funding for that work. Continue reading at Axios. (Shoshana Gordon)

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Aberdeen Daily World
Opinion: ‘The worst of the worst’ and the rest of the best
AHS threat scrawled on bathroom wall prompts APD response

Auburn Reporter
Army Corps assists King County with Green River levee breach
State mobilization authorized to fight flooding in Kent, Auburn
Green River levee breach impacts small areas of Kent, Renton and Tukwila

Axios
Exclusive: Washington county getting new 911 “AI copilot”
About 200,000 drug convictions in Washington still eligible to be cleared (Robinson)

Bellingham Herald
Bellingham OKs emergency measure after assessing damage in wake of flooding
Weather update: Outages, damaging winds, heavy rain aim for Whatcom County

Columbian
Washington, Oregon legislators irked at lack of cost update for I-5 Bridge replacement (Fey)

Everett Herald
Everett mayor talks priorities for third term in office
Editorial: Keep eye on weather and on FEMA’s future
Everett police arrest suspect linked to dog found zipped inside suitcase

Kitsap Sun
Winter project at Bremerton ferry terminal to trim back some runs
Kitsap OBGYN ‘fortunate’ to find partner in tribe amid economic woes

News Tribune
WA will soon take over probes into fatal Pierce County police encounters
Opinion: Tacoma’s on track to get more red-light and speed cameras. Good
‘Sheer opportunity.’ Mayor-elect Anders Ibsen lays out his plans for Tacoma
Federal lawsuit alleges discrimination, cronyism at WA Department of Commerce
Some Pierce County residents want more sheriff’s deputies. What would that take?
UPDATE: Western Washington placed under a high wind warning until Wednesday morning

Puget Sound Business Journal
Tech giant to lay off dozens of Seattle-area workers
Sound Transit taps team for $160M project in Federal Way
Dropping values and higher costs fuel the ‘new real estate market’

Spokesman Review
Two Spokane County Jail inmates die within an hour of each other; overdoses suspected
Opinion: Spin Control: With the Legislature a month away, talk predictably turns to taxes
As federal government adopts ‘Trump Accounts,’ WA treasurer promotes similar program
Leaders of VA health record program tell lawmakers system is on track to expand in 2026

Tri-City Herald
‘Just what we do.’ Tri-Cities neighbors come together in Yakima River flood

Washington Post
Some Republican lawmakers call for mass expulsion of American Muslims
November jobless rate hits 4-year high, underscores concerns about economy

WA State Standard
Arrests nationwide have fallen to historic lows, report finds
WA agency investigating police deadly force expanding to Pierce County
Trump ‘very strongly’ considering loosening federal marijuana regulations
Washington and Oregon left waiting for new cost estimate to replace I-5 bridge
Oregon sues Trump admin over new $100,000 fee for skilled worker visa program

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KING 5 TV (NBC)
Northbound lanes of SR 167 still underwater Tuesday
Landslide threatens Concrete homes as atmospheric river returns
Man accused of stabbing Bellevue officer after making fake 911 call
Levee failure on White River prompts ‘Go Now’ evacuations in Pacific
Man drowns after driving car onto flooded road in Snohomish County
Washington family faces double crisis: Cancer diagnosis and flooded home
Evacuation orders lifted after Green River levee breach brought under control
Live updates: Hood Canal Bridge reopens after hours-long closure due to high winds

KIRO 7 TV (CBS)
First death confirmed in Washington’s historic flooding
Evacuations ordered in Pacific as White River levee fails
Washington joins lawsuit challenging $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Stevens Pass remains closed, no estimated time for reopening
Highway 410 in Enumclaw will stay closed for ‘quite some time’ as road damage worsens

KNKX Public Radio
Crews shore up Green River levee breach that prompted flood warning

KUOW Public Radio
Army takeover of Skagit dams lowers flood waters
Live updates: Pacific, WA evacuating after White River levee breach

KXLY (ABC)
Security company owner on trial for use of force at Republican town hall
Weather service warns of similarities between wind storm this week and deadly storm in 2021

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Cascadia Daily News
No facilities levy right now, Lynden School Board decides
Health tips for using wells, septic systems and toilets amid floods
Bellingham council approves emergency spending for repairs, sewage cleanup

MyNorthwest
Looters on kayaks prey on Snohomish flood victims
Everett man sentenced for exploding Black couple’s car
WA flooding leads to first confirmed flood fatality in Snohomish County
Crews work quickly to repair Green River Levee after it fails in King County
Major flooding expected to return to Skagit River in Mount Vernon, Concrete
Flash Flood Warning: White River levee breach forces overnight evacuations in Pacific
Highway 410 in Enumclaw will stay closed for ‘quite some time’ as road damage worsens

The Stranger
Levee Breached in King County
Republican Lawmaker Wants to Kill Coroner Elections

Monday, December 15

Long path to recovery ahead for areas hit by Washington’s record floods
While overflowing rivers were beginning to recede across western Washington on Friday, officials said it could be days or even weeks before residents can safely return to areas swamped by this week’s historic flooding. Thousands of people remained under evacuation orders as reports of flood damage continued to emerge from around the state. Continue reading at Washington State Standard. (Courtesy of Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management)

New atmospheric river will make PNW ‘the wettest place in the world over the next six days’
Western Washington barely had time to catch its breath. Another atmospheric river is slamming the Pacific Northwest today, and while flooding may not reach the historic levels seen last week, a KIRO 7 meteorologist said the overall impacts could actually be worse. Continue reading at MyNorthwest. (Courtesy of KIRO 7)

Live updates: Western Washington braces for more rain and flooding this week
Western Washington is once again bracing for heavy rain and gusting winds through Wednesday, as more atmospheric rivers arrive. More flooding is also expected as more rain pelts the region and mountain dams release water to free up reservoir space. It’s once again all eyes on the Skagit River. Forecasters predict it’ll crest above major flood stage in Concrete early Tuesday morning, then hit downstream in Mount Vernon that evening. Continue reading at KUOW. (Megan Farmer)